Electrical Lead

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As an Electrician Lead in Houston, TX, you will play a key role in ensuring the operation of our facility and production equipment by overseeing, reviewing, and signing off on electrical work. You will be responsible for day-to-day troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements, while providing guidance and coaching to our Electrical Shop and Team.

Responsibilities

• Exercise a high degree of professionalism when responding to internal and external customer concerns, repairs, and installations of equipment.
• Perform electrical work such as preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment related to electrical, controls, and PLC.
• Assist in the integration, start-up, and debug of new or moved equipment.
• Construct and modify new and existing electrical circuits and distribution equipment following NEC requirements.
• Support the development of technician skills through training and coaching to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards and adherence to procedures.
• Maintain accurate equipment repair/modification documentation and update equipment files.
• Supervise electricians, apprentices, and subcontractors.
• Plan, estimate materials, and manage electrical projects from start to finish.
• Work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Work flexible hours, including overtime or on-call rotations as required.

Requirements

• Valid Electrician license in the state of Texas.
• Exceptional knowledge of electrical systems, circuitry, and equipment.
• PLC certified or demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, program, configure, and install PLC processors and components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to successfully implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, lockout/tagout, and OSHA standards.

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan, both with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, and paid time off including volunteer time.
• A well-being program and/or legal & identity theft protection.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install, and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. Our robust portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE. We are committed to strengthening communities where our employees live and work through philanthropic activities and our nVent in Action matching program.

Our core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. We are known for being innovative and adaptable, dedicated to absolute integrity, focused on the customer first, respectful and team-oriented, optimistic and energizing, and accountable for performance.